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Sea stars don't have a head or a brain, yet they are still able to hunt for food. How? The answer is just one of the surprises in store for children as they explore the fascinating world of these headless creatures.

Prickly Sea Stars
By Natalie Lunis

Sea stars don't have a head or a brain, yet they are still able to hunt for food. How? The answer is just one of the surprises in store for children as they explore the fascinating world of these headless creatures. In Prickly Sea Stars, large, colorful photos and clear, grade-appropriate text will engage emergent readers as they learn about the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of these unique underwater invertebrates.

"[A] fun and useful source of information for young scientists and beach goers." - School Library Journal


Ages 5-8
ISBN: 978-1-59716-508-2
Price: $15.96
Bearport Publishing

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